Find a Lawyer

You can find a lawyer by getting referrals from Bar Associations, community agencies, friends, employers, religious advisers,and other people you trust. A free legal advice clinic might also be a service offered at your courthouse.

Many attorneys offer "limited scope" or "unbundled" services. This means that they will work on a specific task for you, and you don't have to hire them for the whole case. For example, they could review your court papers, go to court with you, or give you their expert opinion your legal rights and options.

Some lawyers offer a free or reduced-fee consult. If there is a fee, it may be worth it to you to talk with a lawyer before you take steps that cannot be undone. Legal disputes can often have long-lasting financial impact. When you first meet with a lawyer, you should talk about their fees, and put any fee agreement in writing.

Bar Association Lawyer Referral Programs

MN State Bar Association - online directory of Minnesota attorneys. Select "limited scope services" from the Case Type list and you'll find attorneys who provide brief services as well full representation. Click on the attorney's name to see if they offer a free consult.
Anoka County Bar Association - "Finding a Lawyer"
Dakota County Bar Association - (952)431-3200
Hennepin County Bar Association - "Lawyer Referral and Information Service"
Ramsey County Bar Association - "Attorney Referral"

Lawyer Locators for Low-Income Clients

NOTE: The Bar Association referral programs listed above may also have resources for low-income clients.

LawHelpMN.org - free or low-cost legal services based on legal issue and location
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN)
VLN offers legal help to people with low incomes in civil cases, such as housing, bankruptcy, family law, expungement, and debt collection. To find out if you qualify, complete a Client Intake by phone or online.
Phone: (612)752-6677
Hours: 10:00a - 1:00p Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri.
Online: Client Intake Form
VLN Servicios Legales en Español (VLN Spanish Legal Services)
La Red de Abogados Voluntarios ofrece este programa. Las personas de bajos recursos que viven en Minnesota pueden hablar con abogados, o por telefono o en persona, y recibir ayuda legal gratuita.
Tel.: (651)379-4223
Horario: martes (Tues.) de las 11:00a - 2:00p y miércoles (Wed.) de las 2:00p - 5:00p
MN State Public Defenders - legal services for low-income people who are involved in criminal and juvenile delinquency cases
Tubman - domestic abuse and family law services in Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties
Legal Corps - free legal help for low-income small businesses & non-profits in Minnesota
MN Disability Law Center
MN AIDS Project - Legal Services

Other Lawyer Locators

University Legal Service (legal representation and advice to eligible students at the University of MN - Twin Cities campus)
Find an Attorney & Other Referrals (MN State Law Library website)

NOTE: The Minnesota Judicial Branch makes no endorsement or warranty about quality of services by listing an organization on this website.

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